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Financial: Audit reports, 1930-1941

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 4

Scope and Contents note

From the Collection: The William Whitaker and Sons, Incorporated records house a small portion of the records of the aforementioned company. The collection dates from 1921-1977, with bulk dates of 1930 to 1964. This collection consists mostly of financial reports, graphs, and a map of the Cedar Grove Mills. This collection is very small, but provides evidence for the financial organization of the company, and for some of its early history, as well as to provide context for the overall textile industry in Philadelphia in the 20th century.

This collection is arranged into one series: Series “I. Business records, 1921-1977, bulk dates 1930-1964.”

Series “I. Business records” dates from 1921 to 1977 with bulk dates of 1930 to 1964. This series is primarily composed of financial records, such as audit reports and statements, machinery and supply cost lists, and graphs. It also includes clippings and writings regarding company history, a Cedar Grove Mills map, and production samples and swatches. This series is arranged chronologically.

Although this collection is very small, it does provide a snapshot of the organization of a textile manufacturer in Philadelphia in the 20th century, and would be helpful in supplementing information about the trade. The production charts and swatch samples, in addition to the map of the Cedar Grove Mills, provide visual and tactile evidence of the company’s dealings as well. Combined with other collections regarding the textile industry in Philadelphia, this collection helps to highlight the influence and importance of the trade to the region’s industry.

Dates

  • 1930-1941

Conditions Governing Access note

This collection is open for research use.

Extent

From the Collection: 0.5 Linear feet

Language

From the Collection: English

Repository Details

Part of the Thomas Jefferson University - Archives and Special Collections Repository

Contact:
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Room 401, Scott Memorial Library
Philadelphia PA 19107-5587